If simple painkillers and ice packs are not reducing the painkillers then it may need assessment from an Orthopaedic Surgeon to work out what exactly is going on. He may also need an x-ray or a scan to know in more detail. Then a treatment regime can be provided.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
MBBS MRCS FRCS (Trauma&Orthopaedics)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Answered2017-04-26 10:11:34
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